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Adlen Family History

Adlen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Allen, Adler, Arlen, Aden, Adley, Nolen, Eden, Ellen, Ades, Glen

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Where is the Adlen family from?

You can see how Adlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Adlen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Adlen family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Adlen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Adlen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Adlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Adlen. 100% of Adlen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Adlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 267 immigration records available for the last name Adlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Adlen. For the veterans among your Adlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adlen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Adlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Adlen in 1969 was 39, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adlen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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